How far is Parma, OH from Atwater, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Atwater, OH is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Atwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Atwater.
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Start on West 54th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brookpark Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn left onto State Road
805 ft · 28 sec · State Road
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Take the ramp sharp right toward I 480 East: Youngstown
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.5 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on Ravenna
16.4 mi · 26 min
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Waterloo Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Waterloo Road
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Turn right onto Bank Street
24 m · 2 sec · Bank Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bank Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Atwater.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ravenna
Continue on Ravenna
16.4 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Mostly Sunny near Atwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Atwater?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Parma and 25.2 miles from Atwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Mostly Sunny near Atwater.
Stop Ideas Near Hudson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hudson.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Atwater. Straight-line distance: 39.21 mi (63.11 km).
#1 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atwater
Township in Portage County, Ohio
| Population | 2,708 |
| Coordinates | 41.0239500, -81.1634300 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atwater (-81.16343, 41.02395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $6.59 | $13.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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